The average train between Swindon and Newtown takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon to Newtown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Swindon and Newtown. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Newtown at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Newtown? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Newtown station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Swindon to Newtown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Newtown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newtown (Powys) station.
Book your Swindon to Newtown train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swindon and Newtown is 149.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Newtown (Powys) via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 4h 28m.